Name: Conscious Lesbian/Queer Retreat In The Sunshine, March 2026
Start: 2026-03-08T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Dayspring Retreat Center

**[Lesbian/Queer Holiday Open House!](www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com)** Are you curious about the Conscious Girlfriend Academy community? Want to meet some great women? Or, just needing some support as the holidays draw near? *We'd love to have you join us on Tuesday, 12/23, 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, for open-hearted connection at our Open House.*

**Not familiar with the Academy?** We're a global online school and community supporting lesbians, queer women and all women-loving-women (late-in-lifers warmly welcome!) and adjacent non-binary people with classes on all aspects of dating, love and sex.

Our members range in age from 20s to 80s, with many over 50. We come from all over the U.S. and quite a few other countries.

**We build community** with open hearts, authenticity, curiosity and compassion... and our classes combine neuroscience, attachment theory, psychology, and decades of lived lesbian/queer life experience. *The combination is empowering and life-changing!*

**Join us on Tuesday night** for a chance to have some open-hearted conversation and connection. Whether the holidays are happy or challenging for you, or both, you'll find understanding and support with us, and you'll get to learn more about our programs and meet some women, too.

*Sorry, no Hannukah gelt or Christmas cookies can get squished through the Zoom screen, but light a candle, get comfy, and join us from wherever you are.*

**[If you're new, you'll need to register here and pay $1.00 to attend](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com)** \-\- it's how we keep the space safe\. *A Meetup RSVP alone won't get you in.*

Can't attend, or just want to read up on us before you come? You can [download the first four chapters of our Amazon-bestselling book ](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/book)*[Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/book)* [free right here. ](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/book)

Or, learn about the 12-week Roadmap to Conscious Lesbian Dating & Lasting Love class, which has changed lives in 25 countries since its inception in 2015. Ten years later, the class is updated and more powerful than ever, and it's only offered once per year. It starts up again January 24. Learn more at https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/roadmap.

Whatever challenges you've faced with lesbian/queer dating and relationships -- and we've all faced some! -- there is support here for you. Read some happy, healthy lesbian love stories here for inspiration! https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-love-stories

*And we hope to see you Tuesday.*

Conscious Lesbian/Queer Dating & Love London

Ruth L. Schwartz, Ph.D.

Lesbian Holiday Open House, Connection & Support With Conscious Girlfriend

Online event

**What would it be like...**
...To spend four nights and five days in a peaceful place on a river, surrounded by thoughtful lesbians who are curious about themselves and about you, building real community and friendships in a safe, supportive environment?
To feel accepted exactly as you are, whether you're in your 30s or your 80s, or anywhere in between... whether you've been out for decades, or are just coming out now... and have fun, go deep, *and* gain skills for your life as a woman or non-binary person who loves women?
Dancing. Walking. Swimming. Sun-bathing. Canoeing. Playing conversation games that help you really get to know people. And attending what some members have called "lesbian university," with classes that help you make lasting changes to create the dating and love life you really want.
*For many lesbians, a retreat like this one is a dream come true, a chance to break out of isolation and make connections that will last for the rest of your life.*
**Here's what a few recent participants have said.**
![](https://d11n7da8rpqbjy.cloudfront.net/consciousgf/961032774464retreat_testimonials.png)Our March 2026 retreat sold out so fast that we added this January retreat, and we're making it available to women\* new to Conscious Girlfriend Academy, as well as existing members. (All of our work is open to all self-identified women and adjacent non-binary people who love women, or want to. Late-in-lifers are warmly welcome!)

**[For more info or to sign up, visit our retreat page here.](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-retreat)**[ ](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-retreat)

The Academy is a truly unique LGBTQ space, both online and offline. In a world that sometimes seems to have gone mad, full of disconnection and dysfunction, we create an oasis in our own lives and for the lesbian/queer community. We're the authors of the Amazon bestselling book Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love ([start reading the book for free right here](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/book)) and have changed lives in 25 countries.

Academy work is based on cutting-edge neuroscience and attachment research, combined with decades of real-life lesbian and queer hard experience. Our teachers and coaches have been through many trainings, including the "school of hard knocks," and we're dedicated to making YOUR journey easier.

Together, we shift isolation... into connection.
We transmute heartbreak... into healing and empowerment.
We help lesbians and queer women create the friendships and love we've always wanted.
And in the process, we make life better for all of us :)

Learn more at[ www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com ](www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com)\-\- and visit soon if you can\, because annual memberships are on sale for 20% off through December 1\.

Wondering if we're the right fit for you?[ Visit our retreat page](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-retreat) to learn how to schedule a free 1:1 chat with our outreach director so you can get better-acquainted with our program. Do it today, and tomorrow you'll be glad you did :)

Lesbian Learning & Friend-Making Four-Night Florida Retreat

**What would it be like...**
...To spend four nights and five days in a peaceful retreat center on the Manatee River, surrounded by thoughtful lesbians and queer women curious about themselves and about you, building real community and friendships in a safe, supportive environment?

Dancing. Walking. Swimming. Sun-bathing. Canoeing. Playing conversation games that help you really get to know people. Campfires and even s'mores at night. *And* attending what some members have called "lesbian university," with classes that help you make lasting changes to create the dating and love life you really want.

**[Learn more and sign up here](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-retreat)**[ ](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-retreat)

This retreat is especially for single lesbians and queer women seeking community and friendship, though couples are warmly welcome, too. Academy Director Ruth L. Schwartz, author of the book *Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love,* will be teaching core CGA concepts and frameworks for healthy, happy lesbian/queer dating, relationships, conflict resolution and attachment.

**Here's What Previous Retreat-Goers Have Said:**

*"The last retreat was my first time, and I absolutely loved it. Went with an open heart and mind not knowing what to expect. Met so many wonderful women from all over the country. I have a beautiful new group of friends that are emotionally present and whom I adore. I recommend you invest in yourself and your happiness, and join!"* \- Edie

*"I've been to the last two Conscious Girlfriend Academy retreats. They've both been incredibly fun, helpful, deepening, opening, expanding, life-changing. And, I have new circles of friends from these retreats who are amazing women. We've stayed in touch, get together, talk, dance, hang out, truly support each other. True community." -* Sandy

*"Looking at the retreat photos is like opening a bottle of love and sunshine to see everyone’s faces again and all those moments of joy, authentic connecting and expression in that exceptional natural setting. We all have opened the portal to the world we need, want, deserve and can continue to co-create, and there’s no going back!" -* D.

**Fun Facts:**

* Our attendees range in age from 30s-80s, with most over 50.
* Women who are just coming out, are bisexual or are exploring their queer identity are embraced here.
* Longtime lesbians looking to reconnect with lesbian culture and community will feel like ducks in water :)
* **[Learn more and sign up here](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-retreat)**

New to Conscious Girlfriend Academy? **[Start reading our Amazon-bestselling book, Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love, free right here.](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/book)**

Can't attend this live retreat? Check out our [upcoming schedule of live-on-Zoom events,](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/schedule) as well as our archives of [on-demand classes](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/ondemand).

Lesbian & Queer Learning Connection - St. Pete/Tampa

Hillari Boches

Lesbian/Queer Learning, Connection & Fun: 5-Day Retreat Near Tampa

Dayspring Retreat Center

***Open-Hearted. Growthful. Fun. Friendship-Making.***
*Welcoming all women-loving-women and adjacent non-binary people.*
**Tampa Bay Area, Florida**
**March 8-12, 2026**
Conscious Girlfriend Academy Retreats are for our members only.[ ](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-retreat)**[Learn more about the retreat, and about becoming a member, here.](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-retreat)**[ ](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-retreat)

**FAQs About Conscious Girlfriend Academy Retreats**
**Q: What are Conscious Girlfriend Academy's lesbian retreats like?**
Conscious Girlfriend Academy is the leading global online community and learning hub for growth-oriented lesbians, queer women and adjacent non-binary people. Our retreats are focused on heart connections and learning. These multi-day events invite you to:

* Connect with approximately 60 lesbians and queer women in open-hearted ways
* Experience a non-hookup, community-focused environment
* Explore workshops and conversations that support personal growth and authentic connection

For some, CGA retreats are their first time in a group of lesbians. It's a safe, welcoming space to step into community. For others, CGA retreats rekindle the joyful spirit of past decades of lesbian gatherings.

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**Q: What is the setting of this retreat?**
Dayspring is a warmly welcoming 97-acre retreat center on the Manatee River, with kayaks, trails, gardens, wetlands, a labyrinth, great food and cozy retreat lodging. It's about 45 minutes from the Tampa International Airport. Temperatures in March should be in the mid-70s to low 80s during the day, and low 60s at night.

**Q: Who are Conscious Girlfriend Academy retreats for?**
CGA retreats are especially for single lesbians and queer women seeking community and friendship, though couples are warmly welcome, too. Each retreat brings together approximately 60 attendees.

* Most attendees are ages 30s-80s.
* Women who are just coming out, are bisexual or are exploring their queer identity are embraced here.
* Longtime lesbians looking to reconnect with lesbian culture and community will feel like ducks in water :)

It’s the perfect space if you’ve been longing for meaningful connection without the pressure of a bar or dating scene *and* if you are a growth-oriented woman-loving-woman who wants to hang out with and/or date people committed to conscious, healthy relationships.

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**Q: What can I expect to experience at the retreat?**
At our Conscious Girlfriend Academy retreats, you can look forward to:

* Workshops for self-discovery and personal growth
* Morning meditation or mindful walks
* Structured opportunities to make new friends and go deep
* Evening gatherings that foster joy and belonging, including campfires and maybe even s'mores (gluten-free for some of us)
* Fantastic meals
* Time to relax, reflect, and recharge in warm-hearted company, welcoming to introverts, extroverts and everyone in between

Many participants say the true magic is in the friendships and confidence they take home with them. And yes, some conscious romances have begun at our past retreats, too :)

Learn more about the retreat and membership at www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com

***

**Q: I’m just coming out. Will I fit in?**
Absolutely! This retreat is crafted for inclusivity and comfort, offering a gentle landing for those:

* Newly coming out
* Exploring their lesbian or queer identity
* Seeking their first connection with lesbian community

You’ll be surrounded by growth-oriented, open-hearted women who will support, uplift, and welcome you exactly as you are.

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**Q: What makes this lesbian retreat unique?**
Unlike a larger event or party-focused weekends, Conscious Girlfriend Academy retreats offer:

* A non-intimidating, community-first atmosphere
* Workshops and activities that prioritize self-acceptance, learning, and authentic connection
* Opportunities to bond with other single lesbians without the pressure of a hookup or dating-focused event
* An opportunity to meet in person with your past, present or future classmates in the Conscious Girlfriend Academy, the world's only online school and community devoted to helping lesbians and adjacent queer people live our best lives, date wisely and love well.

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**Q: Why do you have to be an Academy member in order to attend?**

* Academy membership creates a culture based on being conscious, compassionate and curious, and this container transfers over to our retreats, making them both richer and more relaxed. When you're at a Conscious Girlfriend event, you can expect genuine warmth, not a frenzied focus on "meeting someone." You will *definitely* "meet someone" -- lots of someones! That said, all of our retreats yield friendships, and some of those, in the fullness of time, also turn into romantic relationships.
* Most Academy members find that the Academy dramatically uplevels their capacity for higher-quality, authentic friendship and relationships. So it's a special perk to be able to spend F2F time with those women you've previously seen in the Zoom squares, and see what blossoms.
* **[Learn more about the retreat and membership here.](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-retreat)**[ ](https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/lesbian-retreat)

Conscious Lesbian/Queer Dating and Love Austin

Dianna

Conscious Lesbian/Queer Retreat In The Sunshine, March 2026

Lesbian & Queer Learning And Connection

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Academy classes and groups are compassionate, neuroscience-based, attachment-savvy, life-affirming and diverse. We warmly welcome all women-loving-women and adjacent non-binary people.  

Come and get your roadmap to healthy, happy, lasting lesbian love! You can start reading our Amazon bestselling book, Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love, free here: https://www.consciousgirlfriendacademy.com/book. 

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